Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $40,960 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.69
10th percentile $28,830
90th percentile $55,190
Employed locally 400
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,830
    25th
    $29,170
    50th (median)
    $40,960
    75th
    $49,120
    90th
    $55,190

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $44,670
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $43,070
    Jacksonville, FL $42,350
    Tallahassee, FL $41,930
    Florence, SC $41,150
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $38,810

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,200
    Nursing Assistants $37,690
    Medical Assistants $44,520
    Dental Assistants $45,520
    Phlebotomists $38,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants $68,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Miami, FL is $19.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Miami, FL is 9.1% above the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Miami?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,830 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,170.